What became of Lazarus? It’s only appointed unto man to die once.
Excellent question. Perhaps in anticipation of the miracle he only “slept.”
Excellent question. Perhaps in anticipation of the miracle he only “slept.”
I.e. in some manner it was a “living death” — by way of illustrating the sad situation of those who don’t yet know the Lord unto salvation. I’m only suggesting it as a rank amateur theologian. I’m sure the pros will go back and forth about it.